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Emergency management

Universities and other tertiary institutions worldwide are increasingly aware of the need for risk assessment, mitigation and planning to address the potential impacts of natural disasters including floods, earthquakes and storms, and events including fire, aggression and hazardous substances. UC has a comprehensive emergency management policy, protocols and structure in place to ensure the University is well prepared to respond and recover should a natural disaster or other critical event occur.

All right?

Are you all right? Natural disasters, like the earthquakes we have experienced in Canterbury, can have a major impact on people’s mental health.
Please ensure that you look after yourself, family and friends at this time. The following website can provide you with some helpful information: All right? – Live Brighter (Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury).

Report an incident

Report an Incident in Assura.

In an emergency

Eight key things to do during an emergency.

Emergency procedures

Flip charts around UC outline what to do in emergencies.

Emergency preparedness

Familiarise yourself with what to do and what to expect.

Plans and policies

See UC's Emergency Management Plan and other plans.

UC Rescue

The University of Canterbury operates a civil defence rescue capability.